Everyone needs a bit of Sunshine!

Mahana mai

Wonder

Whakamiharo

Ko te manu e kai ana I te miro nona te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana I te matauranga nona te ao.
The bird that eats the miro berry, his is the forest. The bird that eats education, his is the world.
This whakatauki reflects our belief in the wonder of early childhood and the importance of the natural environment.

Adventure

Mōrearea

In our big indoor and outdoor environments, qualified and experienced teaching professionals allow children to explore imaginatively the living and natural world around them, while they take healthy risks with child-like curiosity and build strong relationships with other adults and tamariki.

Engagement

Pārekareka

The real world of family and whanau is mirrored in the nurturing world of Sunshine Childcare. We assist your child’s educational development by strengthening their interest in the world around them.

We cannot speak highly enough of the Preschool Staff, planning and philosophy they use in getting our little ones ready for their next journey onto school...

Stace

...the teachers are so loving and genuinely interested in the kids. The play area is fantastic and I am impressed with the new menu...

Ana

We love Sunshine on Sunshine. The teachers truly care about our child and treat us as part of a very special family…

Emma

Best day care in Hamilton hands down lovely teachers and very welcoming!

Gaynor

Sunshine on Sunshine is absolutely fantastic! Everyone that works there is absolutely amazing !

Nicole

Sunshine on Vickery is amazing! Truly care about kids!

Seval

Thank you for our wonderful year with you. You have such a wonderful preschool and extremely modern facilities with everything a child could wish for and need!!

Liz and Hunter

[our daughter] genuinely seems so happy to be there and is changing and learning so much since starting. Thanks so much to the wonderful teachers in the Koru room, [our daughter] loves you guys and it’s made the transition of returning to work much easier.
- May 2018

Julia

My son he was reluctant, his teachers reassured him and welcomed him with open arms. He has enjoyed his time & made great friendships. I enjoyed receiving his weekly art and seeing pictures on Facebook. The healthy meals supplied was an extra great bonus!!!
- April 2018

Lily

Thanks sunshine daycare you are a great daycare my daughter loved being there and her teachers are good as well. My daughter was sad to leave but also happy for school.
- January 2018

Jenelle

These teachers are amazing. The care they take to keep you informed and look at your family as a whole shows how they care so much. Such an awesome centre.
- July 2017

Deborah

Sunshine on sunshine are amazing they have welcomed us within their family, my lil girl loves them.
- August 2015

Micaela

Patricia and Kevin

Owner/Directors

Patricia and Kevin are the Directors of Sunshine Childcare and have been involved in the education sector in various ways for a long time. Kevin is a chartered accountant and the silent partner while Patricia is the active partner with an education background.

Kerrin

Manager

Kerrin is the Manager of Sunshine on Sunshine.

Val

Administrator

Val is the Administrator at Sunshine on Vickery.

Halena

Team Leader

Halena is the Team Leader of the Pohutukawa Room at Sunshine on Vickery.

Nicola

Administrator

Nicola is the Administrator at Sunshine on Sunshine.

Mandy

Manager

Mandy is the Acting Manager at Sunshine on Vickery.

Corina

Team Leader

Corina is the Team Leader in our Koru room at Sunshine on Sunshine

Sashi

Team Leader

Sashi is our Team Leader for our Pukeko and Kea Rooms at Sunshine on Sunshine

Renee

Acting Team Leader

Renee is the Acting Team Leader of our Pohutukawa Room at Sunshine on Vickery.

Kimberly

Lead Teacher

Kim is the Lead Teacher in our Rimu Room at Sunshine on Sunshine

Sophie

Lead Teacher

Sophie is the Lead Teacher in the Piwaiwaka Room at Sunshine on Sunshine

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about sunshine

Sunshine Childcare is a place where your child can learn by exploring the natural world around them. Where pets are there to be cared for, and trees are there to be climbed. We really believe there’s enough wonder in Nature to inspire any child. We just need to open their eyes to it.